congratulations
The Syrian American Academics Association (SAAS) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Nora Masri on the occasion of beginning her new position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow through her receipt of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 Fellowship, within the Department of Internal Medicine and the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, one of the world’s most prestigious universities. We wish her continued success and excellence in her academic and research career.
Dr. Nora Masri is a member of the Syrian American Academics Association and a researcher specializing in cellular and molecular biology. Her current research focuses on ovarian aging and metabolic health, employing advanced spatial transcriptomics techniques alongside programming and computational analysis of biological data, with the aim of understanding the complex molecular mechanisms underlying reproductive and metabolic health.
Dr. Masri earned her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University in 2025, where her doctoral dissertation focused on investigating the role of prostaglandins in endometrial receptivity and pregnancy success, using animal models and advanced three-dimensional imaging techniques. She also obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, with a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology, from the same university in 2017.
Dr. Masri has published seven peer-reviewed scientific articles in specialized academic journals and has received the NIH T32 Fellowship twice—first during her doctoral studies and again in her current postdoctoral position—along with the CMB Excellence in Research Prize, awarded in recognition of her scientific contributions and the quality of her research output.
In addition to her academic career, Dr. Nora Masri has applied industrial experience in food safety through her work with Gerber Baby Food, and she has actively participated in national and international scientific conferences.
At the community level, Dr. Masri has contributed to educational volunteer initiatives supporting science education for girls and children. She worked as an instructor at the Refugee Development Center in Lansing, Michigan, and volunteered with the Language Teaching Center at Michigan State University, reflecting her commitment to knowledge dissemination and support of local communities.
Dr. Nora Masri represents a distinguished model of Syrian academic excellence within leading research and medical institutions and embodies the mission of the Syrian American Academics Association in advancing science, research, and community service.